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Saved in Vietnam: Polish tourist survives near-fatal aortic rupture

A Polish traveler was rushed to Hanoi’s Bach Mai Hospital with a deadly aneurysm and survived thanks to a high-stakes emergency surgery.

Health Ministry condemns improper disposal of recalled drugs in Da Nang

Health Ministry clarifies legal procedures after banned medicine found at Da Nang landfill.

Bee sting ‘cure’ worsens cancer, leads to surgery for Vietnamese woman

A 42-year-old woman from Ho Chi Minh City developed severe complications after rejecting hospital care for breast cancer and using honeybee stings as an alternative treatment. Doctors now warn against such unproven methods.

Vietnamese doctors escort Singaporean mother home after in-utero heart surgery

After a breakthrough heart intervention in utero, Vietnamese doctors safely returned a pregnant woman to Singapore for continued care.

Vietnamese doctors rewrite fate of unborn child from Singapore

Refusing to accept a grim prognosis, Vietnamese doctors perform a breakthrough fetal heart intervention, giving hope to a baby once deemed nonviable.

Dr. Philipp Rösler: Vietnam can lead in pharma with AI, not chemistry

At a health innovation forum, the former German Vice Chancellor emphasized digital transformation over traditional infrastructure.

800,000 VND fine for fake drugs: Too little, too late?

With pharmacies selling fake antibiotics and diabetes drugs, many question if current fines are enough to deter repeat violations.

Pregnant foreign woman in critical condition rescued at HCMC park

While walking in a park, Ms. C. (from Taiwan - China ) suddenly experienced vaginal bleeding and symptoms of placental abruption — a serious obstetric complication.

Chronic illness, rising debt: US expert warns of healthcare gaps in Vietnam

A Harvard expert says investment in primary care is vital to ease hospital overload and reduce deaths.

Blood donors honoured for lifesaving contributions

Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan praised the honorees not only for their frequent donations – some exceeding 60, 80, 90, or even 100 contributions – but also for their noble spirit.

294 cosmetic products’ declaration receipts revoked in one day

The Drug Administration Department under the Ministry of Health (MOH) on May 29 issued seven decisions revoking 294 cosmetic product declaration receipts that the agency had previously granted to seven businesses.

Free surgeries bring smiles to children with cleft conditions

All eligible patients will receive surgical interventions and post-operative care in accordance with Vietnamese medical standards and global care protocols.

Health ministry proposes heavier fines to curb gender-selective practices

The proposal, part of the draft Law on Administrative Sanctions in the Field of Population, aims to tighten enforcement and deter violations.

The heavy price paid by those who want quick-fix weight loss

“Burn excess fat” and “lose weight fast” are familiar advertising phrases for some weight loss drugs, teas and supplements. However, experts warn these products lack scientific evidence and may contain banned substances.

Foreign doctor couple brings newborn to Vietnam for lifesaving heart surgery

After local hospitals declined surgery due to low birth weight, the couple traveled over 1,000km to Hanoi for a complex cardiac procedure.

VN medical team in South Sudan saves nearly severed finger in complex surgery

A Vietnamese military medical team in South Sudan has successfully performed emergency surgery under field conditions to save a Pakistani worker’s nearly amputated finger, highlighting the unit’s skill.

Hanoi pharmacies found selling fake drugs with dangerously low potency

Authorities in Hanoi have discovered counterfeit drugs in two local pharmacies, some containing as little as 6.3% of their labeled active ingredient.

Asthma threatens 4 million Vietnamese as death toll rises

Around 4 million Vietnamese suffer from asthma, with thousands of deaths yearly due to late treatment and poor disease control.

Vietnam lauded for advanced fetal surgery on Singaporean patient

Health Minister Dao Hong Lan praised the team for their expertise and compassion in saving a fetus from Singapore.

VN doctors perform successful in-utero intervention for Singaporean mother

This case marks the ninth fetal cardiac intervention conducted in HCM City, and it was considered the most technically demanding to date due to the fetus’s extremely early gestational age and the severity of the condition.